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RIG 8979

2014 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,900 mi
Last recorded93,900 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Porsche Cayenne60,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 8979
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/22 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 83,856 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 83,856 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,181 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 75,181 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 70,383 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 66,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 58,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 50,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 41,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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RIG 8979 is a 2014 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 60,446 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIG 8979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RIG 8979 registered?

RIG 8979 is a 2014 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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